When addressing eating disorder care, it's important to recognize that individuals have unique needs. This is why there are varying levels of eating disorder care— what works for one person may not be suitable for another. Individuals often require different levels of care at various stages of their recovery journey.

If you have a religious upbringing and experience disordered eating, it's important to consider how these two areas of your life may be interconnected.

Whether your child is already connected with a treatment team, or you are newly navigating and learning about your options, you need support. You’re navigating a unique experience that will have its ups and downs.

Though there are often overlapping similarities in eating disorders, it’s helpful to understand how specific they differ. Knowing the differences can assist with effective diagnosis, tailored treatment, improved awareness, and it can help reduce stigmas by minimizing misunderstandings.

As an eating disorder therapist, I’m going to share my expertise on three ways Avoidant Retractive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is different from picky eating.

Neurodivergent individuals may struggle with sensory issues and executive functioning difficulties, hindering their ability to cultivate a positive relationship with food and often leading to negative impacts on their relationship with it.

I encourage Clients to follow the four Cs. Boundaries should be Clear, Consistent, Consequential and, when appropriate, Compassionate.